{"id":50442,"date":"2019-12-20T07:46:04","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T13:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/?p=50442"},"modified":"2025-05-21T03:48:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T08:48:30","slug":"christ-is-coming-and-he-looks-like-the-abominable-snowman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/index.php\/2019\/12\/20\/christ-is-coming-and-he-looks-like-the-abominable-snowman\/","title":{"rendered":"Christ is Coming and He Looks like the Abominable Snowman!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a first semester undergraduate,\nI remember being struck by the idea that a Christ figure appears in every story\u2026<em>Star Wars<\/em>, <em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<\/em>, <em>Pride and Prejudice<\/em>, <em>Harry\nPotter<\/em>\u2026.&nbsp; And, of course, much\ndelightful debate must take place regarding exactly <em>who <\/em>the Christ figure is in each tale!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"273\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Rudolph.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50443\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I recently encountered this\nphenomenon again, when my daughter (just over two), watched the classic \u201cstop-animation\u201d\nfilm, <em>Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer<\/em>\nfor the very first time.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who was the Christ figure for her,\nyou ask?&nbsp; Was it Rudolph himself?&nbsp; Perhaps Santa?&nbsp; Or even little Clarisse (Rudolph\u2019s adolescent\nsweetheart)?&nbsp; Oh no.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For my little girl, \u201cBig Num Num,\u201d\notherwise known as the \u201cAbominable Snowman,\u201d was the hero of salvific scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why did my little girl gravitate toward the Abominable Snowman, the character who <em>clearly <\/em>serves as the nemesis of all Christmastown, <em>clearly<\/em> stands out as the scariest looking, and <em>clearly <\/em>was designed to terrify most small children when the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rudolph_the_Red-Nosed_Reindeer_(TV_special)\">T.V. special<\/a> first aired in the Advent season of 1964?&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_20191217_182744195-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_20191217_182744195-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_20191217_182744195-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_20191217_182744195-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_20191217_182744195-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_20191217_182744195-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_20191217_182744195-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little context for understanding\nher logic may be helpful.&nbsp; The original \u201cNum\nNum\u201d is the Cookie Monster, of Sesame Street fame, and my daughter\u2019s favorite\ncharacter.&nbsp; When my husband and I were watching\nRudolph with her, we saw her eyes widen when the Abominable Snowman made his\nappearance, roaring at terrified reindeer as his giant stop-animation feet plowed\nthrough snow drifts.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My husband and I looked at each other nervously.&nbsp; But then, my husband blurted out, \u201cLook, it\u2019s Big Num Num!\u201d&nbsp; Immediately, our little girl\u2019s vision changed: what had looked frightening, daunting, and unexplainable\u2026turned on a time to become inviting, exciting, and loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/herbey-and-abominable.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/herbey-and-abominable.jpg 225w, https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/herbey-and-abominable-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now when we watch the film, she\u2019s\ncheering for the big hairy monster, who does, indeed, return at the end with\nwounds (Herbey, the dentist-elf, has removed his teeth if you recall).&nbsp; Big Num Num has resurrected, is changed, and\nis the only one who can place the shining Star at the top of the great\nChristmas tree, gleaming its beauty and light upon all of Christmastown\u2019s\ninhabitants.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our daughter is so excited about\nher newfound hero, in fact, that when we saw a display with a stuffed\nAbominable Snowman (at the dentist\u2019s office, funnily enough), she told every\ndental technician we met that she had just seen the Big Num Num!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all laughed as she beamed with pride, pointing out Big Num Num\u2019s toothless grin like it was a badge of honor. It got me thinking\u2014how often do we, as adults, lose that sense of transformation when it comes to our own fears, especially those tied to the dentist&#8217;s chair? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But a place like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistinstgeorgeutah.com\/\">smiles restored st george<\/a> has a way of shifting that narrative. Just like our daughter\u2019s monster-turned-hero, the team there takes what might feel daunting and unfamiliar and makes it warm, welcoming, and even joyful. From gentle cleanings to full restorative work, they bring a sense of comfort and renewal that reminds us all that beauty often returns in new forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next time I sat down in that chair, I couldn\u2019t help but chuckle\u2014what would Big Num Num think of this sparkling, calm space? Probably that it\u2019s the kind of place where even the fiercest of monsters can smile again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visiting the dentist doesn\u2019t have to be about anxiety or discomfort; it can be about renewal, confidence, and even a little bit of joy. That\u2019s exactly what I found when I experienced the care and atmosphere at one of the best dental offices around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/dentistinhendersonnv.com\/\">best dentist in henderson nv<\/a> brings that same gentle, welcoming energy\u2014turning cleanings, check-ups, and restorative treatments into moments of comfort and reassurance. It\u2019s a place where patients of all ages feel seen and cared for, where the sterile environment of old is replaced with warmth and trust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s funny how a good dental visit can shift your entire mindset\u2014not just about oral health, but about self-care as a whole. A great dentist doesn&#8217;t just clean your teeth; they help restore something deeper: your ease, your trust, maybe even your smile\u2019s story. And when you find a place that feels both professional and personal, it starts to feel less like an appointment and more like a reset button for your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s been our experience with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistlasvegasnevada.com\/\">desert springs dental care<\/a>, where the attention to detail goes beyond the tools and technology. From the moment you walk in, you&#8217;re met with a sense of familiarity that feels more like a neighbor\u2019s warm kitchen than a cold exam room. Whether it&#8217;s a routine check-up or a more involved procedure, the team understands how to ease nerves while delivering high-level dental services that feel anything but routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And in that kind of space, even the most nervous among us can find reasons to smile, knowing that their health and happiness are in kind hands. Just like our surprising encounter with the Abominable Snowman, Advent time prepares us for the Incarnation, and prepares for the coming of the end times.&nbsp; Neither the Incarnation nor the end times involve the bright and shiny Savior we expect. Oh no.&nbsp; The Christ figure comes from a background of little means.&nbsp; The Christ figure challenges traditional authorities and traditional heroes.&nbsp; Jesus, the Christ figure, challenges us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like Big Num Num, Jesus\u2019 step and\nresounding voice cause people to run and hide, ignoring his message and avoiding\nhis very being.&nbsp; Indeed, society tells us\nto cheer for the demise of the Big Num Num, to rejoice in his failure, to mock\nand spit upon him.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the wisdom of the child sees\nbeyond the hairy blue face, or working class carpenter.&nbsp; The child\u2019s eyes can see a Savior\u2014one whose\ncoming causes hearts to tremble with great joy, and mouths to proclaim his\ngoodness to all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the Nativity of Our Lord fast\napproaches, may we, too, see our Savior\u2019s face in unexpected places\u2014and joyfully\nspread the good news to others. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neither the Incarnation nor the end times involve the bright and shiny Savior we expect. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":50446,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[3119,17,91],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-plaza-new-ws","category-liturgical-spirituality","category-liturgical-year"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Christ is Coming and He Looks like the Abominable Snowman! - Home<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/index.php\/2019\/12\/20\/christ-is-coming-and-he-looks-like-the-abominable-snowman\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Christ is Coming and He Looks like the Abominable Snowman! - Home\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Neither the Incarnation nor the end times involve the bright and shiny Savior we expect.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/index.php\/2019\/12\/20\/christ-is-coming-and-he-looks-like-the-abominable-snowman\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Home\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2019-12-20T13:46:04+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-05-21T08:48:30+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/praytellblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Abominable-Snowman.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"260\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"194\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Katharine E. 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